Ty Mawr

Ty Mawr was given the outstanding honour of the 'Building
of the Year' award by the RICS
in 2000. This prestigious recognition of the standard of restoration
of Ty Mawr was awarded for 'meticulous attention to detail and exceptional
use of non-intervention techniques...Considerable credit is due
to the team involved for their sheer determination to rescue this
gem from imminent collapse.'

This rare medieval aisled house is located in a remote Welsh valley
on the Powis Estate. It was built in 1460 and is now a 'Scheduled
Ancient Monument.'
Dr Peter Smith advised on many aspects of the unique features of
Ty Mawr during its recent restoration. The building now appears
as it may have done in 1635 - the major difference being that it
is now occupied by people, not livestock.

Powis Estate is responsible for
Ty Mawr on a long lease. Oak for the restoration of the structural
features of Ty Mawr was supplied by the Estate.
The building is open to the public and is sometimes the venue for
community events.
Its lovely, yet remote location serves to emphasise Ty Mawr's link
to an age long past.